Mendhapur - Aali, Kendrapara

Mendhapur is a village situated in the Aali tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aali and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Mendhapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mendhapur is 396174. The village covers a total geographical area of 98 hectares and falls under the 754219 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

Mendhapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Aul Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kendrapara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mendhapur

According to the 2011 Census, Mendhapur village had a total population of 520 people, including 238 males and 282 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 1,185 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.93%, with male literacy at 92.82% and female literacy at 82.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Mendhapur

Mendhapur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Mendhapur

Mendhapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Mendhapur is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Mendhapur is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mendhapur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Mendhapur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Mendhapur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mendhapur village are given below:

FAQs about Mendhapur